Dr. Francisco Arnalich MontielOphthalmology

Dr. Francisco Arnalich MontielOphthalmology

Dr. Arnalich Montiel is a renowned ophthalmologist, doctor specialist departments Cornea and Ocular Surface, and Refractive Surgery. It has a brilliant career and is an expert in cornea transplants and treatment of keratoconus, dominating the most innovative techniques (lamellar transplants SALK type femtosecond, DALK, DSAEK or DMEK).
It is responsible for Cornea Transplant Unit at the Ramon y Cajal, clinical professor at the University of Alcala de Henares, scientific consultant for the Spanish Medicines Agency Hospital.
He has had numerous communications, publications, book chapters and research projects. He is a member of various associations and societies.

• Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Alcala de Henares (2011-present)• Associate professor at the European University of Madrid (2011-present) • Tutor Residents 3rd year Ramon y Cajal Hospital in Madrid• Annual Course Director keratoplasties and eye Reconstructive Surgery at the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery Jesus Uson, Caceres• Professor Online Course "Clinical Cataract and Refractive Methodology in Corneal Surgery" Miguel Hernandez University of Alicante ...

Education

• Bachelor of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM, 1996-2002)• MIR at the University Hospital Ramon y Cajal in Madrid (2003-2007) • Master in clinical surgical cornea and anterior segment, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London (2007-2009)• Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid (2008) ...

• Numerous awards attest professional experience, such as Eucornea Prize for the best research work in the 4th Congress of Eucornea Amsterdam (2013) and Gangoiti Award for best research communication at the congress of the SEO Bilbao (2014)

Professional membership

• Member of the Spanish Society of Refractive Surgery Implant• Member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology• Member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)• Member of the Organizing Committee of the Journal of Ophthalmology ...

Astigmatism is a defect or imperfection in the eye curvature of the cornea or in the structure of the lens of the eye, characterized by a different eyAstigmatism is a defect or imperfection in the eye curvature of the cornea or in the structure of the lens of the eye, characterized by a different eye refraction between two meridians, which prevents sharp focus objects. The cornea acts as a lens through which light passes that is focused on the retina. So that if the surface of the cornea is irregular in its curvature, astigmatism occurs because the light rays are not refracted properly. Low ( 0.25 diopters less than 1 ), medium (1 diopter less than 3 ) and high ( greater than or equal to 3 diopters ): According grades three types are classified.
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Cataracts, also known as facosclerosis are a total or partial obstruction of the lens or lens of the eye, whose function is to convert the light rays Cataracts, also known as facosclerosis are a total or partial obstruction of the lens or lens of the eye, whose function is to convert the light rays obtained images on the retina. So when this part is obstructed eye, vision becomes weak and blurred. There are many types of cataracts, and is a fairly common condition that increases with age. The only possible cure cataract and restore a correct view treatment is surgery to eradicate it, but it is only recommended when the patient suffers so severe discomfort that do not allow you to continue your daily life as normal or wearing glasses. The operation to correct cataract extraction is based on the area of ​​the lens that is damaged and its replacement by an intraocular lens. ...

The Guttata cornea is an eye disease characterized by the appearance of bumps in the form of drops in this part of the eye. Being injuries in the cornThe Guttata cornea is an eye disease characterized by the appearance of bumps in the form of drops in this part of the eye. Being injuries in the cornea, refraction main element that allows a clear view of the objects, causing loss of visual acuity. It is a condition that worsens over the years and for which, except in very advanced cases, treatment is not necessary. In patients where the Guttata cornea prevents develop normally your daily life, you can perform a corneal transplant, a very common and simple operation as to perform it is not necessary to treat the entire cornea but only the part affected.
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Corneal transplantation, also known as penetrating keratoplasty, is the total or partial replacement of the cornea, the clear outer lens on the front Corneal transplantation, also known as penetrating keratoplasty, is the total or partial replacement of the cornea, the clear outer lens on the front of the eye and responsible for providing vision. This is one of the most common transplant and is done with the cornea of ​​a recently deceased donor, and whose eyes have been previously analyzed to ensure their validity for that operation. Corneal transplantation is performed when severe vision problems suffer from various dysfunctions in the cornea. The corneal transplant intervention is minimally invasive and involves removal of a small piece of the cornea and the placement of the new over the old cornea by suturing. ...

A corneal ulcer is an open sore which is in the outer layer of the cornea. The cause is usually an infection by a bacteria, virus, fungus or parasite. Other causes include severe dry eyes, severe allergic disease, the eyelids do not close well or foreign bodies in the eye. Your treatment depends on the cause but in cases of severe ulcers is sometimes necessary to perform a corneal transplant. If the corneal ulcer is not treated, it can lead to loss of the eye, a considerable loss of vision or the appearance of scars on the cornea.
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Dry eye syndrome occurs when there is a shortage or lack of tear to the eye. This is one of the most common diseases in ophthalmology and is caused by an alteration in the tear film, causing discomfort and itching, eye dryness, grittiness and difficulty opening the eyes in the morning. Also, depending on the degree of drying, this condition is classified into light, medium and severe. In some cases it is a consequence of other diseases, so that their treatment will be closely linked to repairing the initial ailment. If this is an isolated pathology, the most common is to proceed to the replacement of these tears, the body does not produce by itself, provide artificial tears to the eyes the basic information it needs to function properly. They are applied in drops as a salve. ...

Farsightedness is an eye disorder that causes see distant objects clearly and fuzzy close. Hyperopia people perceive in different ways. Some people may not have any problems with your vision, especially when they are young and others with a high degree of farsightedness, experience blurry both at a close distance as far vision. The continuous effort to try to focus on objects up close, can cause symptoms such as eyestrain, itchy eyes and headaches. In patients with hyperopia, the image is viewed from behind the retina instead of directly on it, unlike what happens in an emmetropic patient without graduation. The hyperopic eye patient because it is shorter than usual, or because the optical power of the lens and / or your cornea is lower than normal.
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Fuchs' dystrophy is a corneal dystrophy type characterized by reducing the number of cells forming the inner layer of the cornea, called endothelial cells. Its function is to maintain good transparency in the same and process water that forms the structure of the cornea. Therefore, when they are reduced, water is not processed properly and, by accumulating fluid, corneal tissue becomes thicker and causes it to lose its crystalline transparency. Therefore, the vision is blurred and other problems can occur, such as scarring of the cornea. If this happens, it is necessary to perform a corneal transplant, whereby cornea affected is replaced by a healthy endothelium from a donor.
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Intraocular lenses, also known as IOLs, are transparent artificial lenses used to replace the natural lens of the eyes when they are damaged, either by cataracts, nearsightedness or other eye diseases. In people with vision blurred vision due to damage to your natural lens, which is responsible for receiving the light rays with which the images are obtained, replacing it with an intraocular lens patient returns to a correct view . Normally, they are made with flexible and pliable material and are the same size as the original. The intraocular lens is generally implanted in the eye in cataract surgery to replace the natural lens. ...

Keratoconus is a variation of the conical cornea caused by an alternation of the internal structure of the corneal tissue. Besides being a condition that changes the appearance of the eye, causing poor vision, as it is usually accompanied by a high astigmatism, blurred or distorted vision. Alteration of collagen fibers contained within the cornea is responsible for the evolution of keratoconus, to which various treatments. On the one hand, it can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, but it is also possible to implement intracorneal rings, using a very safe surgical procedure that changes the corneal curvature. Another of the most used is the crosslinking treatment, a technique of applying rivoflavina- substance that sensitizes the collagen-and prevents the increase of keratoconus. Finally, for the more severe stages of the disease, the only solution is corneal transplantation. ...

Refractive surgery is responsible for changing the anatomy of the eye to correct vision defects such as farsightedness, astigmatism or myopia. There are several types of refractive procedures, most notably of laser surgery, an increasingly common and widespread thanks to the good results and has the proven technical safety of operation. Specifically, refractive laser surgery is to change the size of the cornea (responsible for our vision) through the application of the laser inside. For this it is necessary to lift a layer of corneal tissue, which will be relocated once the intervention and does not require points. ...

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness and hipometropía, is an ocular abnormality resulting focus vision on distant objects because of a dysfunction in the retina. Thus, although the view is normal at close range, as you look away, they are gradually blurring the images. There are many degrees of myopia, high myopia being which exceeds the 6.5 diopters. The most commonly used for correcting this ailment resources are glasses and contact lenses, but increasingly patients are operated by laser surgery, the application of which depends on the characteristics of each eye there. This intervention consists of modifying the surface of the cornea correcting the diopter affected. Finally, in the most severe myopia, the placement of intraocular lenses, which function is the same as the outer lenses but located within the eye and permanently is possible. ...

Presbyopia, also known as farsightedness, is a common condition caused by aging of the eye lens, which appears especially from 40 to 45 years. More specifically, it is a lens accommodation, one of the most important parts of the eye to correct vision, and which is responsible for focusing images on the retina so we can see the sharp objects. Therefore presbyopia causes a distorted view of nearby objects, affecting close up view. This condition can be corrected with the use of glasses or contact lenses and surgery. The latter will depend on the patient's age, the state of your lens and eye defect have. Also, there are two techniques for this operation: the use of lasers, and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens placement, in which an artificial lens inside the eye is placed. ...

Vision problems encompass a host of pathologies. The most common are refractive comprising: the nearsightedness or myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. Its causes may be genetically different, due to aging or other diseases such as macular degeneration caused by diabetes.
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